Onsite (San Diego, CA office) or remote within California

A highly respected boutique law firm specializing in probate, estate, and trust litigation is hiring a seasoned Probate Paralegal for its San Diego office. This position is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-driven legal environment and wants to take ownership of a full caseload of probate matters. Ideal candidates are proactive, organized, and confident in managing court filings, deadlines, and communication with minimal attorney oversight. The firm’s team-oriented, inclusive culture offers flexibility, meaningful work, and the opportunity to grow alongside a progressive and expanding organization. With strong leadership, competitive benefits, and real work-life balance, this is a great role for paralegals looking to deepen their impact in the legal space.

Salary Range: $85,000 – $125,000 / year DOE

Probate Paralegal Responsibilities:

• Oversee all phases of probate cases, ensuring timely progress from Letters of Administration to final distribution
• Draft petitions, notices, and legal documents while tracking statutory deadlines across multiple California counties
• Ensure probate files are consistently court-ready by addressing examiner notes and submitting complete, accurate filings
• Maintain detailed status reports, checklists, and matter timelines to support efficient file management and team coordination
• Communicate proactively with clients to provide updates, answer questions, and minimize attorney involvement in routine matters
• Liaise with courts, referees, and third parties to keep probate matters moving forward without delays or missed steps
• Support litigation attorneys when probate cases overlap with contested matters, including prepping relevant case documents
• Lead department workflow by mentoring junior probate staff and reinforcing adherence to court and firm procedures

Probate Paralegal Requirements:

• At least 5 years of California probate administration experience
• Strong working knowledge of the CA Probate Code, CCP, and local court rules
• Paralegal certificate or qualifying experience under CA B&P Code §6450
• Proficiency in Adobe, Microsoft Word, and cloud-based systems like SharePoint or Clio
• Comfortable managing a high volume of matters independently and accurately
• Excellent written communication and organizational skills
• Familiarity with court portals and document templates preferred

Benefits:

• Health insurance coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• 2 weeks PTO + 1 week of sick leave
• Reimbursement for tech and toll road expenses

Join a fast-growing litigation firm specializing in estate and trust law, seeking a driven Probate Paralegal to take charge of key probate matters and deliver high-quality client service across California!

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